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UPSC
Combined Defence Services Examination , 2018 – Declaration of final result thereof
The following are the lists, in order of merit of 100  candidates who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination , 2018 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission in February, 2018 and SSB interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the 146th Course of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun; Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad  Training Course i.e. No. 205 F  Course.
There are some common candidates in the three lists for various courses.
The number of vacancies, as intimated by the Government is 100 for Indian Military Academy [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ certificates  holders], 45 for Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala Executive  [including 06 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders ] and 32 for Air Force Academy, Hyderabad.
The Commission had recommended 2778, 1720 and 623 as qualified in the written test for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy respectively. The number of candidates finally qualified are those after SSB test conducted by Army Head Quarters.
The results of Medical examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists.
Verification of date of birth and educational qualifications of these candidates is still under process by the Army Headquarters. The candidature of all these candidates is, therefore, Provisional on this score. Candidates are requested to forward their certificates, in original, in support of Date of Birth/Educational qualification etc. claimed by them, along with Photostat attested copies thereof to Army Headquarters /Naval Headquarters /Air Headquarters, as per their first choice.
In case, there is any change of address, the candidates are advised to promptly intimate directly to the Army Headquarters /Naval Headquarters /Air Headquarters.
These results will also be available on the UPSC website at http://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available on the website after completion of its complete process i.e. after declaration of final result of Officers’ Training Academy  for Combined Defence Services Examination , 2018.
For any further information, the candidates may contact Facilitation Counter near Gate ‘C’ of the Commission’s Office, either in person or on telephone Nos.011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 between 10:00 hours and 17:00 hours on any working day.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Modernisation Programme for Anganwadi Centres
Under the Integrated Child Development Services  Scheme , construction of Anganwadi Centre buildings has been taken up in all the States/UTs. Joint guidelines for construction of 4 lakh Anganwadi Centre  buildings across the country in convergence with Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme  were issued on 17.02.2016.
Under the revised guidelines, provision for construction of 1 lakh new AWC buildings has been made. Central share for construction of AWC building is Rs. 1 lakh per AWC building for all States/UTs, which is reimbursable on completion of construction work.
The Ministry is partnering with private sector to successfully modernise Anganwadi Centres across the country. A Memorandum of Understanding  has been signed between Ministry of Women and Child Development and M/s Vedanta on 21st September, 2015  as a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility  for construction of the 4000 Anganwadi Centre buildings through its own resources primarily in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.
The modernised Anganwadi Centres also follow the ICDS programme to combat nutritional deficiency by providing all the six services available under the Scheme. The healthy atmosphere and safe place for the children visiting the AWCs definitely contribute to the reduction in the level of malnutrition.
This information was given by Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt.Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews actions taken and preparedness with senior officials on Novel Coronavirus 
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare undertook a review of the status of preparedness and actions taken so far,in handling the situation arising out of outbreak of Novel Coronavirus , with the senior officials of the Ministry, here today.
The Union Health Minister was informed that various precautionary measures have been undertaken in close coordination with the concerned ministries at the central level.Secretary  also informed that the States have been advised to regularly update the requisite informationpertaining to screening and surveillance accurately and in a timely manner on the web portal which has been put in place as a special surveillance web tool to monitor the cases on a real time basis at the national level.She also added that States/UTs have reported that the protocols and guidelines issued by the Central Government are being followed to avoid any eventuality. She further informed that sufficient stocks for Personal Protection Equipment and masks have been procured. Secretary  also informed that the preparedness of various States/UTs is being regularly reviewed through Video Conferences with them and the concerned Central GovernmentMinistries/Departments.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan was also informed that at present, the screening of passengers is being done in all 21 airports, 12 major and 65 non-major seaports and border crossings. In all 3,835 flights and 3,97,148 passengers have been screened so far. As of now, 2,707 samples have been tested of which only 3 samples had earlier tested positive  and all the three patients have been discharged from the hospitals and are now in home isolation. All Indian evacuees from Wuhan have tested negative for COVID19 and have gone back to their homes from the quarantine facilities. 21,805 persons are presently under community surveillance in 34 States/UTs through the Integrated Diseases Surveillance Programme  network.
Dr Harsh Vardhan has urged all states again to keep high vigil, even though no new positive case has been reported from the country. He also advised the States to continue enhancing the awareness amongst the masses for prevention through personal hygiene.
Ministry of Defence
Scroll Presentation at College of Military Engineering, Pune
Pune, 7 December 2022
In a spectacular Scroll Presentation Ceremony at the Sarvatra Hall of the College of Military Engineering, Pune, 42 Indian Army Officers and Six Officers from Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives attending Engineer Officers Degree in Engineering Course  and Technical Entry Scheme  courses were awarded degrees in Engineering. A total of 35 officers graduated in Civil Engineering, four in Electrical Engineering and nine in Mechanical Engineering. Lieutenant General Harpal Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, The Engineer-in-Chief graced the occasion as Chief Guest and presented the Scrolls and Awards to the Officers. During his address the Engineer-in-Chief emphasised the importance of staying relevant by keeping abreast with the latest technologies in the engineering field while adopting sustainable and green norms towards infrastructure building.
Lieutenant General Arvind Walia, Commandant, College of Military Engineering during his welcome address advised the graduating officers to put all the knowledge gained into practical and innovative use.
The prestigious Gold Medals in Civil Engineering were awarded to Captain Aishwarya Kumar Chauhan of EODE 124 course and Lieutenant Vaibhav Bhosle of TES 38 course. Similarly, the Gold Medals in Electrical Engineering was awarded to Captain Mrinal Yadav of EODE 124 course and Lieutenant Ankit Kumar of TES 38 course.
On graduating, these officers will be employed in active combat engineering tasks, Armed Forces construction projects, Border Roads and in tasks of nation building entrusted by the Government.PIB Pune | M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 368
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 158.74 crore
More than 65 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 158.74 Crore  today. More than 65 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 56 lakh  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10390697
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2nd Dose
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9790356
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Precaution Dose
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2140908
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FLWs
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|
1st Dose
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18389450
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2nd Dose
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17078279
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Precaution Dose
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1858820
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Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
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37032672
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Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
528273567
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2nd Dose
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|
374964001
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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|
198079823
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2nd Dose
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|
162680571
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Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
123407032
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2nd Dose
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|
101709907
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Precaution Dose
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1642667
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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915573241
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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|
666223114
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
5642395
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Total
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1587438750
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 18th January, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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199
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2nd Dose
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4212
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Precaution Dose
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144323
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|
FLWs
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|
1st Dose
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|
192
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2nd Dose
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|
9787
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Precaution Dose
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|
169206
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Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
1040627
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
1149608
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2nd Dose
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2471483
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Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
168563
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2nd Dose
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707314
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Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
103604
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2nd Dose
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385321
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Precaution Dose
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231506
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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2462793
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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3578117
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Precaution Dose
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545035
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Total
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6585945
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Update
Two-day Nationwide COVID-19 Mock Drill Concludes today
Drills carried out across 33,685 Health Facilities in 724 Districts
In a massive country-wide exercise in India’s fight against COVID-19, a two-day COVID-19 mock drill was conducted successfully at 35 States/UTs across 724 districts.
Amidst a gradual spike in COVID-19 cases in several states, the Union Health Ministry had written to States and UTs on 28th March, 2023 to conduct mock drills on 10th and 11th April, 2023 across all health facilities, including COVID dedicated healthcare facilities to evaluate their level of preparedness, in terms of equipment, procedure and manpower.
On 7th April 2023, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya had chaired a meeting with State Health Ministers and urged them to conduct mock drills of all health facilities and requested them to review preparedness with District Administration and Public Health Officials.
The mock drills were subsequently undertaken on 10th and 11th April, 2023 in a total of 33,685 health facilities, including 28,050 govt. facilities and 5,635 private health facilities. The Govt facilities included Govt. Medical Colleges, Govt Hospitals, District/Civil Hospitals, CHCs as well as HWCs and PHCs while Private health facilities included Private Medical Colleges, Private Hospitals and other private health centres.
Critical medical infrastructure and resources including oxygen beds, isolation beds, ventilators, PSA plants, LMO, Oxygen concentrators, Oxygen cylinders as well as medicines and PPE kits were assessed and medical staff were oriented on management of COVID-19 during the drills.
In preparation of the nationwide mock drill, online training with State and District Surveillance Units were also conducted on 4th, 5th and 6th April 2023. These trainings focused on the role to be played by State and District Surveillance Units, data fields to be updated, type of facilities to be covered and details of helpline for States/UTs facing any difficulty on feeding data on COVID-19 India Portal. A total of 1544 participants took part in the preparatory training.
Prime Minister's Office
Congratulatory phone calls received by PM
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today received telephone calls from H.E. Mr. Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan; H.E. Mr. Mohamed Nasheed, Former President of Maldives; and H.E. Mr Madhav Nepal, Former Prime Minister of Nepal congratulating him on his victory in the recent General Elections in India.
The Prime Minister thanked the Prime Minister of Pakistan for his telephone call and greetings. Recalling his initiatives in line with his government’s neighbourhood first policy, Prime Minister Modi referred to his earlier suggestion to the Prime Minister of Pakistan to fight poverty jointly. He stressed that creating trust and an environment free of violence and terrorism were essential for fostering cooperation for peace, progress and prosperity in our region.
Former President Nasheed congratulated the Prime Minister on the historic mandate and noted that the relationship between Maldives and India had deepened in recent times. He stressed the importance of close cooperation to fight the forces of extremism and radicalisation in the region. The Prime Minister thanked him for his felicitation and reiterated his commitment to continue fostering a strong, mutually beneficial and all-round partnership between the two countries for peace, security and development in the region.
Mr. Madhav Nepal warmly congratulated the Prime Minister on leading his Party and Alliance to a grand, historic and landslide victory. He expressed the confidence that India’s emergence as a front-ranking world power would qualitatively uplift the entire region. Thanking Mr. Nepal for his warm wishes, the Prime Minister expressed his earnest desire to further strengthen and deepen the historically friendly and multifaceted ties between India and Nepal.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Implementation of RVY
Under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana ,  senior citizens have been provided support. The details State-wise, are at Annexure.
ALIMCO, the implementing agency for Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana  for elderly and ADIP Scheme for disabled has collaborated with the Department of Science and Technology on initiatives of Technology Interventions for Disabled and Elderly  for undertaking in-house production of interline Braille slate.
Annexure
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Annexure referred to part  in reply to the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2680 to be answered on 02.08.2022
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State-wise total number of beneficiaries under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana  during the Financial Year 2019-20 to 2021-22
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S. No.
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States/UTs
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Number of Beneficiaries
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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|
1
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
2
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Andhra Pradesh
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|
1,007
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|
-
|
|
1,001
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|
3
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Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
943
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|
299
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|
569
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|
4
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Assam
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|
316
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|
1,679
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|
2323
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|
5
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|
Bihar
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|
496
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|
837
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|
1,305
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|
6
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Chhattisgarh
|
|
-
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|
2,073
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|
1310
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|
7
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|
Dadara& Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
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|
-
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|
76
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|
265
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|
8
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|
Delhi
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
9
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|
Goa
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
10
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|
Gujarat
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|
1,961
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|
-
|
|
-
|
|
11
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|
Haryana
|
|
1,609
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|
158
|
|
907
|
|
12
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|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
-
|
|
236
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|
-
|
|
13
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|
Jammu & Kashmir
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|
247
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|
114
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|
8
|
|
14
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|
Jharkhand
|
|
-
|
|
346
|
|
-
|
|
15
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|
Karnataka
|
|
418
|
|
532
|
|
3273
|
|
16
|
|
Kerala
|
|
1,646
|
|
664
|
|
910
|
|
17
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
18
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
19
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
818
|
|
2,022
|
|
1591
|
|
20
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
-
|
|
3,434
|
|
41282
|
|
21
|
|
Manipur
|
|
-
|
|
4,170
|
|
387
|
|
22
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
2,510
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
23
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
364
|
|
24
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
317
|
|
25
|
|
Odisha
|
|
1,352
|
|
289
|
|
1,920
|
|
26
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
27
|
|
Punjab
|
|
-
|
|
1,343
|
|
383
|
|
28
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
5,298
|
|
71
|
|
1364
|
|
29
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
804
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
30
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
780
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
|
31
|
|
Telangana
|
|
592
|
|
-
|
|
1130
|
|
32
|
|
Tripura
|
|
1,158
|
|
3,226
|
|
1233
|
|
33
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
21,474
|
|
2,429
|
|
8829
|
|
34
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
1,404
|
|
1,034
|
|
-
|
|
35
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
-
|
|
101
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
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|
44,833
|
|
25,133
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|
70,671
This information was given by The Minister of State Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh to launch ‘Azadi se Antyodaya Tak’ 90-day inter-ministerial campaign tomorrow under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
The campaign aims to saturate 17 schemes of nine Ministries in 75 selected districts across the country
Selected districts are aligned with the birth places of 99 unsung heroes of Indian freedom movement
Azadi Se Antyodaya Tak, a 90-day campaign with a mission to saturate 75 Districts across 28 States/UTs with beneficiary schemes of 09 central ministries will be launched by Union Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh tomorrow at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Celebrating the spirit of the year-long Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav , the identified districts are aligned with the birth place of 99 Freedom Fighters, who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation during its struggle for independence.
The goal of the campaign is to take up 17 select schemes with direct assistance to beneficiaries in saturation mode, reaching out to the person at the bottom of the pyramid in rural areas by each of the participating ministries/departments.
The 75 districts, marginally lagging behind in the development parameters, have been shortlisted through MPCE  and D5/D7 SECC-2011  data.
Azadi Se Antyodaya Tak campaign is a concerted effort of Ministry of Rural Development, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment-Divyangjan, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Department of Agriculture & farmers Welfare, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Ministry of Labour & Employment.
The campaign is to be implemented in a celebratory mode involving all rural stakeholders including families of selected freedom fighters , Panchayati Raj Institutions , women networks, youth groups and students highlighting the achievements of the schemes. It will also be participatory in its approach with active support of public servants like local MPs, MLAs, Sarpanch etc.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to fire at a factory in Pune; announces ex-gratia
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a fire at a factory in Pune, Maharashtra. The Prime Minister has also announced an ex-gratia.
The Prime Minister said, "Pained by the loss of lives due to a fire at a factory in Pune, Maharashtra. Condolences to the bereaved families.
The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to a fire at an industrial unit in Pune, Maharashtra. Rs. 50,000 would be provided to those injured."
Ministry of Rural Development
Enquiry into Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act  and Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojna  Works
In order to monitor the progress of implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, , and Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojna- Gramin  independent agencies empanelled as National Level Monitors  with the Ministry of Rural Development were deputed to conduct special monitoring visit.
NLM Agencies were required to visit the selected districts to observe and monitor the progress made under the programme and assess the quality of implementation therein.
The special monitoring visit has been conducted in three phases. The Phase-I was conducted in the month of January 2022 and covered 90 districts of 11 States. The Phase-II visit was conducted in the month of May, 2022 and covered 115 districts of 26 States. The Phase III visit was conducted in the month of August- September, 2022. It covered 114 districts of 25 States.
The names of the States/UTs covered under the special monitoring visit by NLMs in three phases are given as follows:
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Names of the States/UTs covered under the special monitoring visit by NLMs in three phases
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S. No.
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State/UT
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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2
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Arunachal Pradesh
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3
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Assam
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4
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Bihar
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5
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Chhattisgarh
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6
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Gujarat
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7
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Haryana
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8
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|
Himachal Pradesh
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9
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|
Jammu &Kashmir
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|
10
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|
Jharkhand
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11
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|
Karnataka
|
|
12
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|
Kerala
|
|
13
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|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
14
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|
Maharashtra
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|
15
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Manipur
|
|
16
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|
Meghalaya
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|
17
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|
Mizoram
|
|
18
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|
Nagaland
|
|
19
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|
Odisha
|
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20
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|
Punjab
|
|
21
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|
Rajasthan
|
|
22
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|
Tamil Nadu
|
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23
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|
Telangana|
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24
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|
Tripura
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25
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|
Uttar Pradesh
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26
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|
Uttarakhand
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27
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|
West Bengal
Note:State of Telangana was not covered for special monitoring under PMAY-G.
During January-February, 2023, the empanelled National Level Monitors  have been deputed in 25 States/ UTs viz. Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand and West Bengal for conducting Regular Monitoring Phase-I of major schemes of Ministry of Rural Development .
Release of funds to State of West Bengal under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA has been stopped under provision of Section 27 of Mahatma Gandhi NREG Act.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Advisory Guidelines to Pay Salary to Unorganised Sector
Advisory/ Guidelines were issued for Payment of Wages through Bank/ digital mode to the employees, as per the details given below:
1) Letter issued by the office of Chief Labour Commissioner, New Delhi's Letter No.
14/2016-Coord dated 25. 11.2016
2) The provisions of Section 6 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 were amended vide the
Payment of Wages  Act, 2O17 as under:
"All wages shall be paid in current coin or currency notes or by cheque or by crediting the wages in the bank account of the employee".
This information was given by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State  for Labour and Employment in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.